Public Health Recognizes World AIDS Day 2022 VALDOSTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV […] Continue Reading

South Health District has been made aware of a phone scam offering payment to individuals who come to the health department to receive services. The scammer claims to be calling […] Continue Reading

Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in […] Continue Reading

December 2, 2022 11:30AM-12:30 PM Join us on December 2, 2022 for our Paint the Town Red Luncheon. The event is being held from 11:30AM-12:30PM at the Turner Center for […] Continue Reading

VALDOSTA – South Health District is partnering with Pastor McCullough and the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church to host their first Community Health and Resource Day in Lowndes County. The event […] Continue Reading

South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, during Breast Cancer […] Continue Reading

VALDOSTA – Public Health officials want to remind South Georgians the importance of preventing mosquito bites. When it comes to mosquito-borne illnesses, preventing bites and not allowing outdoor areas to […] Continue Reading

VALDOSTA – All South Health District Health Departments will begin offering Moderna/Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent boosters on September 8, 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory […] Continue Reading

FITZGERALD –Ben Hill County Health Department will hold a drive thru flu clinic on Friday, October 28. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ben […] Continue Reading

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if […] Continue Reading